Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

No New Deaths in the Province as Vaccination Numbers Push Closer to 100K
The Ministry of Health is reporting no new deaths related to COVID-19 on Thursday. While new cases outnumbered recoveries 165 to 153, the province also reported an additional 1493 doses of vaccines we...
Brad Jennings Mar 11, 2021

Two People Sentenced in Relation to 2019 Homicide
Two out of three teens charged in relation the 2019 attempted robbery and homicide of a 15 year-old boy have been sentenced. In November of 2019 a 15 year-old boy was shot near the ATM area of a credi...
Brad Jennings Mar 11, 2021

Help for Mental Health During a Pandemic
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have launched a new digital program that is aiming to support mental health during the pandemic. Dr. Tracie Risling, Associate Professor in the College of...
Brad Jennings Mar 11, 2021

Man Considered High Risk to Little Girls Released in Regina
Regina Police are advising the public about a man who is considered to be a high risk to re-offend sexually. Forty-three year old Jason Paul Thorn, will reside in the Heritage neighbourhood of Regina ...
Gord Wiebe Mar 11, 2021

City of Saskatoon Now Has Four Electric Vehicles in its Fleet
A fully electric fleet is the ultimate goal of a new pilot project that will see 4 electric vehicles hit the streets of Saskatoon. Director of Roadways, Fleet and Support Goran Saric says four battery...
Brad Jennings Mar 11, 2021

Province Empties Out COVID Contingency Fund for Education
The Government of Saskatchewan is announcing nearly $29 million in funding to support school divisions and independent schools with sanitation, substitute teacher costs, procuring PPE, and assisting s...
Gord Wiebe Mar 11, 2021

Federal Leaders Reflect on COVID-19 on the One Year Anniversary
It was one year ago Thursday, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. In the House of Commons, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicked off a national day of observ...
Newsroom Mar 11, 2021

Prohibited Species Showing Up in Aquatic Moss
Zebra mussels are a prohibited aquatic invasive species and the province says they have been found in a variety of moss/algal ball products for aquariums or water gardens. These products are often sol...
Gord Wiebe Mar 11, 2021

Update: Traffic Restrictions Lifted After Collision with Overpass on Highway 11 South
Saskatoon Police say charges are pending after a farm truck hauling an air seeder collided with the Circle Drive overpass at Highway 11 South. Traffic restrictions have since been lifted and motorists...
Brad Jennings Mar 11, 2021

More Public Education Needed Around Rules for First Responders Working Roadside
Slow Down and Move Over took place Wednesday night at locations across Saskatchewan where emergency responders took to the side of the highway with lights flashing to raise awareness about the rules a...
Vanese M. Ferguson Mar 11, 2021
















